Medieval Venetian Ducat of Doge Foscari from China
15th-century Venetian gold ducat featuring Doge Francesco Foscari, symbolizing Renaissance trade dominance, minted around 1423-1457. This numismatic masterpiece qualifies for HTS 9705.31.00.40 due to its age exceeding 250 years and collector significance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Engage licensed customs broker specializing in antiquities for proper declaration
• Photograph both obverse/reverse with scale for customs inspection
• Verify no UNESCO restrictions apply to Italian export of medieval artifacts